Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 5:38PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ripley, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Albany, Holly Springs, Bolivar, Ripley, Big Hill Pond State Park,
Blue Mountain, Jumpertown, Snow Lake Shores, Keownville, Theo,
Canaan, Pocahontas, Gravestown, Walnut, Middleton, Hickory Flat,
Ashland, Potts Camp, Falkner, and Myrtle.
This includes Interstate 22 in Mississipppi between mile markers 32
and 64.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern and northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Prentiss; Union; Hardeman; McNairy
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: